Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM              TO             

Commission File Number

001-9645

 

 

CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Texas   74-1787539
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 East Basse Road
San Antonio, Texas
  78209
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(210) 822-2828

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Pursuant to the terms of its bond indentures, the registrant is a voluntary filer of reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and has filed all such reports as required by its bond indentures during the preceding 12 months.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x    Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

  

Outstanding at August 6, 2010

Common stock, $.001 par value

   500,000,000

The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instructions H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form in a reduced disclosure format permitted by General Instruction H(2).

 

 

 


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CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 

     Page No.

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Unaudited Financial Statements of Clear Channel Capital I, LLC (parent company and guarantor of debt of Clear Channel Communications, Inc.)

   3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

   3

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

   4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

   5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   6

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   23

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   34

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

   34

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

   35

Item 1A. Risk Factors

   35

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (intentionally omitted pursuant to General Instruction H(2)(b) of Form 10-Q)

   35

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities (intentionally omitted pursuant to General Instruction H(2)(b) of Form 10-Q)

   35

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

   35

Item 5. Other Information

   35

Item 6. Exhibits

   36

Signatures

   37

 

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

     June 30,
2010
(Unaudited)
    December 31,
2009
 

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,504,730      $ 1,883,994   

Accounts receivable, net

     1,323,697        1,301,700   

Other current assets

     459,264        473,151   
                

Total Current Assets

     3,287,691        3,658,845   

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

    

Structures, net

     2,027,471        2,143,972   

Other property, plant and equipment, net

     1,142,005        1,188,421   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

    

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     2,423,875        2,599,244   

Indefinite-lived intangibles

     3,551,918        3,562,057   

Goodwill

     4,092,443        4,125,005   

Other assets

     761,379        769,557   
                

Total Assets

   $ 17,286,782      $ 18,047,101   
                

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ 943,340      $ 995,740   

Current portion of long-term debt

     916,043        398,779   

Deferred income

     187,470        149,617   
                

Total Current Liabilities

     2,046,853        1,544,136   

Long-term debt

     19,535,311        20,303,126   

Deferred income taxes

     2,079,500        2,220,023   

Other long-term liabilities

     834,416        824,554   

Commitments and contingent liabilities

    

MEMBER’S DEFICIT

    

Noncontrolling interest

     446,716        455,648   

Member’s interest

     2,118,303        2,109,007   

Retained deficit

     (9,337,822     (9,076,084

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (436,495     (333,309
                

Total Member’s Deficit

     (7,209,298     (6,844,738
                

Total Liabilities and Member’s Deficit

   $ 17,286,782      $ 18,047,101   
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Revenue

   $ 1,490,009      $ 1,437,865      $ 2,753,787      $ 2,645,852   

Operating expenses:

        

Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     600,916        637,076        1,198,263        1,255,425   

Selling, general and administrative expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     376,637        360,558        725,933        738,094   

Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     64,109        50,087        128,605        97,722   

Depreciation and amortization

     184,178        208,246        365,512        383,805   

Impairment charges

     —          4,041,252        —          4,041,252   

Other operating income (expense) – net

     3,264        (31,516     7,036        (34,410
                                

Operating income (loss)

     267,433        (3,890,870     342,510        (3,904,856

Interest expense

     385,579        384,625        771,374        771,678   

Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates

     3,747        (17,719     5,618        (21,907

Other (expense) income – net

     (787     430,629        57,248        427,449   
                                

Loss before income taxes

     (115,186     (3,862,585     (365,998     (4,270,992

Income tax benefit

     37,979        184,552        109,164        164,960   
                                

Consolidated net loss

     (77,207     (3,678,033     (256,834     (4,106,032

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     9,117        (4,629     4,904        (14,411
                                

Net loss attributable to the Company

   $ (86,324   $ (3,673,404   $ (261,738   $ (4,091,621
                                

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (74,223     133,058        (113,672     85,715   

Unrealized (loss) gain on securities and derivatives:

        

Unrealized holding (loss) gain on marketable securities

     (412     8,551        3,533        (1,610

Unrealized holding loss on cash flow derivatives

     (4,992     (47,393     (8,146     (75,750

Reclassification adjustment

     (1,366     (513     (1,141     3,120   
                                

Comprehensive loss

     (167,317     (3,579,701     (381,164     (4,080,146
                                

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     (11,572     19,509        (16,240     10,337   
                                

Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company

   $ (155,745   $ (3,599,210   $ (364,924   $ (4,090,483
                                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Consolidated net loss

   $ (256,834   $ (4,106,032

Reconciling items:

    

Impairment charges

     —          4,041,252   

Depreciation and amortization

     365,512        383,805   

Deferred taxes

     (135,808     (194,991

(Gain) loss on disposal of operating assets

     (7,036     34,410   

Gain on extinguishment of debt

     (60,289     (440,338

Provision for doubtful accounts

     7,791        24,206   

Share-based compensation

     16,624        19,306   

Equity in (earnings) loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (5,618     21,907   

Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net

     105,596        120,352   

Other reconciling items - net

     3,757        (3,444

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     (66,994     79,415   

Increase in deferred income

     42,320        45,507   

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     18,166        (92,683

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest

     45,188        (17,837

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions

     (19,583     1,212   
                

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

     52,792        (83,953

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Sales of investments – net

     200        23,689   

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (103,409     (92,623

Acquisition of operating assets

     (10,814     (6,930

Proceeds from disposal of assets

     11,107        37,332   

Change in other – net

     (2,637     6,643   
                

Net cash used for investing activities

     (105,553     (31,889

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Draws on credit facilities

     148,304        1,622,444   

Payments on credit facilities

     (104,541     (149,376

Proceeds from delayed draw term loan facility

     —          500,000   

Proceeds from long-term debt

     6,844        —     

Payments on long-term debt

     (247,807     (466,812

Repurchases of long-term debt

     (125,000     (119,684

Change in other – net

     (4,303     (13,074
                

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

     (326,503     1,373,498   

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (379,264     1,257,656   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     1,883,994        239,846   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1,504,730      $ 1,497,502   
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

Note 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Preparation of Interim Financial Statements

As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the unaudited financial statements and related footnotes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are those of Clear Channel Capital I, LLC (the “Company” or the “Parent Company”), the direct parent of Clear Channel Communications, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Clear Channel” or the “Subsidiary Issuer”), and contain certain footnote disclosures regarding the financial information of Clear Channel and Clear Channel’s domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries that guarantee certain of Clear Channel’s outstanding indebtedness.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments necessary for adoption of new accounting standards) necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods shown. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. Management believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Due to seasonality and other factors, the results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Investments in companies in which the Company owns 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting common stock or otherwise exercises significant influence over operating and financial policies of the company are accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process.

Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2010 presentation.

Information Regarding the Company

The Company is a limited liability company organized under Delaware law, with all of its interests being held by Clear Channel Capital II, LLC, a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (“CCMH”). CCMH was formed in May 2007 by private equity funds sponsored by Bain Capital, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (together, the “Sponsors”) for the purpose of acquiring the business of Clear Channel. The acquisition (the “acquisition” or the “merger”) was consummated on July 30, 2008 pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 16, 2006, as amended on April 18, 2007, May 17, 2007 and May 13, 2008 (the “Merger Agreement”).

Note 2: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Property, Plant and Equipment

The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following classes of assets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

 

(In thousands)    June 30,    December 31,
     2010    2009

Land, buildings and improvements

   $ 640,306    $ 633,222

Structures

     2,499,110      2,514,602

Towers, transmitters and studio equipment

     383,709      381,046

Furniture and other equipment

     250,037      234,101

Construction in progress

     67,405      88,391
             
     3,840,567      3,851,362

Less: accumulated depreciation

     671,091      518,969
             

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 3,169,476    $ 3,332,393
             

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

Definite-lived Intangible Assets

The Company has definite-lived intangible assets which consist primarily of transit and street furniture contracts, permanent easements that provide the Company access to certain of its outdoor displays and other contractual rights in its Americas outdoor and International outdoor segments. The Company has talent and program rights contracts and advertiser relationships in its radio broadcasting segment and contracts for non-affiliated radio and television stations in its media representation operations. These definite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the shorter of either the respective lives of the agreements or over the period of time the assets are expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the Company’s future cash flows.

The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible assets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    June 30, 2010    December 31, 2009
     Gross Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Gross Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization

Transit, street furniture and other outdoor contractual rights

   $ 762,912    $ 194,242    $ 803,297    $ 166,803

Customer / advertiser relationships

     1,210,205      229,861      1,210,205      169,897

Talent contracts

     320,854      78,754      320,854      57,825

Representation contracts

     228,802      82,251      218,584      54,755

Other

     549,826      63,616      550,041      54,457
                           

Total

   $ 3,072,599    $ 648,724    $ 3,102,981    $ 503,737
                           

Total amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets was $87.1 million and $100.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $168.2 million and $172.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

As acquisitions and dispositions occur in the future, amortization expense may vary. The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for definite-lived intangible assets:

(In thousands)

2011

   $ 305,648

2012

     292,386

2013

     276,217

2014

     255,179

2015

     230,998

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) broadcast licenses and billboard permits as follows:

 

(In thousands)    June 30,    December 31,
     2010    2009

FCC broadcast licenses

   $ 2,429,040    $ 2,429,839

Billboard permits

     1,122,878      1,132,218
             

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets

   $ 3,551,918    $ 3,562,057
             

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of the Company’s reportable segments.

 

(In thousands)    Radio
Broadcasting
    Americas
Outdoor

Advertising
    International
Outdoor

Advertising
    Other     Total  

Balance as of December 31, 2008

   $ 5,579,190      $ 892,598      $ 287,543      $ 331,290      $ 7,090,621   

Impairment

     (2,420,897     (390,374     (73,764     (211,988     (3,097,023

Acquisitions

     4,518        2,250        110        —          6,878   

Dispositions

     (62,410     —          —          (2,276     (64,686

Foreign currency

     —          16,293        17,412        —          33,705   

Purchase price adjustments - net

     47,086        68,896        45,042        (482     160,542   

Other

     (618     (4,414     —          —          (5,032
                                        

Balance as of December 31, 2009

     3,146,869        585,249        276,343        116,544        4,125,005   

Acquisitions

     —          —          —          257        257   

Dispositions

     (2,261     —          —          —          (2,261

Foreign currency

     —          19        (29,827     —          (29,808

Other

     (750     —          —          —          (750
                                        

Balance as of June 30, 2010

   $ 3,143,858      $ 585,268      $ 246,516      $ 116,801      $ 4,092,443   
                                        

The balance at December 31, 2008 is net of cumulative impairments of $1.1 billion, $2.3 billion, and $173.4 million in the Radio broadcasting, Americas outdoor and International outdoor segments, respectively.

NOTE 3: DEBT

Long-term debt at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted of the following:

 

(In thousands)    June 30,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Senior Secured Credit Facilities:

    

Term Loan Facilities (1)

   $ 10,885,447      $ 10,885,447   

Revolving Credit Facility Due 2014

     1,862,500        1,812,500   

Delayed Draw Facilities Due 2016

     874,432        874,432   

Receivables Based Facility Due 2014

     362,732        355,732   

Other secured long-term debt

     5,926        5,225   
                

Total consolidated secured debt

     13,991,037        13,933,336   
                

Senior Cash Pay Notes

     796,250        796,250   

Senior Toggle Notes

     783,783        915,200   

Clear Channel Senior Notes

     3,027,574        3,267,549   

Subsidiary Senior Notes

     2,500,000        2,500,000   

Other long-term debt

     60,332        77,657   

Purchase accounting adjustments and original issue discount

     (707,622     (788,087
                
     20,451,354        20,701,905   

Less: current portion

     916,043        398,779   
                

Total long-term debt

   $ 19,535,311      $ 20,303,126   
                

 

(1) The term loan facilities mature at various dates from 2014 through 2016.

The Company’s weighted average interest rate at June 30, 2010 was 6.3%. The aggregate market value of the Company’s debt based on market prices for which quotes were available was approximately $16.6 billion and $17.7 billion at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

Debt Repurchases and Maturities

During the first six months of 2010, Clear Channel Investments, Inc. (“CC Investments”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, repurchased certain of Clear Channel’s outstanding senior toggle notes through an open market purchase as shown in the table below. Notes repurchased and held by CC Investments are eliminated in consolidation.

 

(In thousands)    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
 

CC Investments

  

Principal amount of debt repurchased

   $ 185,185   

Deferred loan costs and other

     104   

Gain recorded in “Other (expense) income – net” (1)

     (60,289
        

Cash paid for repurchases of long-term debt

   $ 125,000   
        

 

(1) CC Investments repurchased certain of Clear Channel’s senior toggle notes at a discount, resulting in a gain on the extinguishment of debt.

During the first six months of 2010, the Company repaid Clear Channel’s remaining 4.50% senior notes upon maturity for $240.0 million with available cash on hand.

Note 4: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

Restructuring Program

In the fourth quarter of 2008, CCMH initiated a company-wide strategic review of its costs and organizational structure to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and realign expenses with the Company’s current and long-term business outlook (the “restructuring program”). As of June 30, 2010, the Company had incurred a total of $293.2 million of costs in conjunction with this restructuring program.

No assurance can be given that the restructuring program will achieve all of the anticipated cost savings in the timeframe expected or at all, or that the cost savings will be sustainable. In addition, the Company may modify or terminate the restructuring program in response to economic conditions or otherwise.

Share-based Compensation Expense

The Company does not have any equity incentive plans. Employees of subsidiaries of the Company receive equity awards from CCMH’s equity incentive plans. The following provides information related to CCMH’s and Clear Channel’s equity incentive plans.

Share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The following table presents the amount of share-based compensation expense recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
     2010    2009    2010    2009

Direct operating expenses

   $ 2,999    $ 2,871    $ 5,720    $ 5,878

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     1,766      1,837      3,427      3,725

Corporate expenses

     3,744      4,827      7,477      9,703
                           

Total share-based compensation expense

   $ 8,509    $ 9,535    $ 16,624    $ 19,306
                           

As of June 30, 2010, there was $75.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that will vest based on service conditions. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately three years.

 

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CLEAR CHANNEL CAPITAL I, LLC

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

Supplemental Disclosures

During the six months ended June 30, 2010, cash paid for interest and income taxes, net of income tax refunds of $5.5 million, was as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010

Interest

   $ 626,813

Income taxes

     14,457

Divestiture Trusts

The Company owns certain radio stations which, under current FCC rules, are not permitted or transferable. These radio stations were placed in a trust in order to comply with FCC rules at the time of the closing of the merger that resulted in the Company’s acquisition of Clear Channel. The Company is the beneficial owner of the trust, but the radio stations are managed by an independent trustee. The Company will have to divest all of these radio stations unless any stations may be owned by the Company under then-current FCC rules, in which case the trust will be terminated with respect to such stations. The trust agreement stipulates that the Company must fund any operating shortfalls of the trust activities, and any excess cash flow generated by the trust is distributed to the Company. The Company is also the beneficiary of proceeds from the sale of stations held in the trust. The Company consolidates the trust in accordance with ASC 810-10, which requires an enterprise involved with variable interest entities to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give it a controlling financial interest in the variable interest entity, as the trust was determined to be a variable interest entity and the Company is its primary beneficiary.

Income Tax Benefit (Expense)

The Company’s income tax benefit (expense) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, consisted of the following components:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June  30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Current tax expense

   $ (13,987   $ (18,936   $ (26,644   $ (30,031

Deferred tax benefit

     51,966        203,488        135,808        194,991   
                                

Income tax benefit

   $ 37,979      $ 184,552      $ 109,164      $ 164,960   
                                

The effective tax rate is the provision for income taxes as a percent of income from continuing operations before income taxes. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 was 33.0% and 29.8%, respectively, compared to an effective tax rate of 4.8% and 3.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. The 2010 effective rate was impacted primarily as a result of the Company’s inability to benefit from tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years. The 2009 effective rate was impacted primarily as a result of a deferred tax valuation allowance recorded in 2009 due to the uncertainty of the Company’s ability to utilize Federal tax losses at that time and the impairment charge on goodwill in 2009.

Note 5: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company holds marketable equity securities and interest rate swaps that are measured at fair value on each reporting date.

ASC 820-10-35 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

 

Marketable Equity Securities

The marketable equity securities are measured at fair value using quoted prices in active markets. Due to the fact that the inputs used to measure the marketable equity securities at fair value are observable, the Company has categorized the fair value measurements of the securities as Level 1. The cost, unrealized holding gains or losses, and fair value of the Company’s investments at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, are as follows:

 

(In thousands)    June 30, 2010    December 31, 2009

Investments

   Cost    Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Fair
Value
   Cost    Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Fair
Value

Available-for-sale

   $ 19,104    $ (3,618   $ 31,848    $ 47,334    $ 19,104    $ (12,237   $ 32,035    $ 38,902

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

The Company’s aggregate $6.0 billion notional amount interest rate swap agreements are designated as a cash flow hedge and the effective portions of the gain or loss on the swaps are reported as a component of other comprehensive income. The Company entered into the swaps to effectively convert a portion of its floating-rate debt to a fixed basis, thus reducing the impact of interest-rate changes on future interest expense. These interest rate swap agreements mature at various times through 2013.

The swap agreements are valued using a discounted cash flow model that takes into account the present value of the future cash flows under the terms of the agreements by using market information available as of the reporting date, including prevailing interest rates and credit spread. Due to the fact that the inputs are either directly or indirectly observable, the Company classified the fair value measurements of these agreements as Level 2.

The Company continually monitors its positions with, and credit quality of, the financial institutions which are counterparties to its interest rate swaps. The Company may be exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the interest rate swaps. However, the Company considers this risk to be low. If a derivative instrument no longer qualifies as a cash flow hedge, hedge accounting is discontinued and the gain or loss that was recorded in other comprehensive income is recognized currently in income.

The Company’s interest rate swaps meet the four criteria in ASC 815-30-35-22, which states that if certain critical terms and matching criteria are met, the change-in-variable-cash-flows method will result in no ineffectiveness being recorded in earnings. In accordance with ASC 815-20-35-9, as the critical terms of the swaps and the floating-rate debt being hedged were the same at inception and remained the same during the current period, no ineffectiveness was recorded in earnings related to these interest rate swaps.

The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps designated as hedging instruments and recorded in “Other long-term liabilities” was $250.3 million and $237.2 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

The following table details the beginning and ending accumulated other comprehensive loss and the current period activity related to the interest rate swap agreements:

 

(In thousands)    Accumulated other
comprehensive loss

Balance at December 31, 2009

   $ 149,179

Other comprehensive loss

     8,146
      

Balance at June 30, 2010

   $ 157,325
      

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table discloses the amount of income tax benefit (expense) allocated to each component of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2010    2009     2010     2009  

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities

   $ 3,470    $ (10,451   $ (914   $ (12,928

Unrealized holding gain on cash flow derivatives

     2,999      27,787        4,887        44,295   
                               

Income tax benefit

   $ 6,469    $ 17,336      $ 3,973      $ 31,367   
                               

 

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Note 6: COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES

The Company and its subsidiaries are currently involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, the Company has accrued its estimate of the probable costs for resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in the Company’s assumptions or the effectiveness of its strategies related to these proceedings.

At June 30, 2010, Clear Channel guaranteed $39.8 million of credit lines provided to certain of its international subsidiaries by a major international bank. Most of these credit lines related to intraday overdraft facilities covering participants in Clear Channel’s European cash management pool. As of June 30, 2010, no amounts were outstanding under these agreements.

As of June 30, 2010, Clear Channel had outstanding commercial standby letters of credit and surety bonds of $128.3 million and $46.6 million, respectively. Letters of credit in the amount of $15.7 million are collateral in support of surety bonds and these amounts would only be drawn under the letter of credit in the event the associated surety bonds were funded and Clear Channel did not honor its reimbursement obligation to the issuers.

These letters of credit and surety bonds relate to various operational matters including insurance, bid, and performance bonds as well as other items.

Note 7: CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Clear Channel is a party to a management agreement with certain affiliates of the Sponsors and certain other parties pursuant to which such affiliates of the Sponsors will provide management and financial advisory services until 2018. These agreements require management fees to be paid to such affiliates of the Sponsors for such services at a rate not greater than $15.0 million per year. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recognized management fees of $3.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recognized management fees of $3.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively.

In addition, the Company reimbursed the Sponsors for additional expenses in the amount of $0.6 million and $1.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. The Company reimbursed the Sponsors for additional expenses in the amount of $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.

Note 8: EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The Company reports its noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries as a component of equity separate from the Company’s equity. The following table shows the changes in equity attributable to the Company and the noncontrolling interests of subsidiaries in which the Company has a majority, but not total ownership interest:

 

(In thousands)    The
Company
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Consolidated  

Balances at December 31, 2009

   $ (7,300,386   $ 455,648      $ (6,844,738

Net income (loss)

     (261,738     4,904        (256,834

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (98,131     (15,541     (113,672

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities

     4,101        (568     3,533   

Unrealized holding loss on cash flow derivatives

     (8,146     —          (8,146

Reclassification adjustment

     (1,010     (131     (1,141

Other - net

     9,296        2,404        11,700   
                        

Balances at June 30, 2010

   $ (7,656,014   $ 446,716      $ (7,209,298
                        

 

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(UNAUDITED)

 

(In thousands)    The
Company
    Noncontrolling
Interests
    Consolidated  

Balances at December 31, 2008

   $ (3,342,451   $ 426,220      $ (2,916,231

Net loss

     (4,091,621     (14,411     (4,106,032

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     74,332        11,383        85,715   

Unrealized holding loss on marketable securities

     (564     (1,046     (1,610

Unrealized holding loss on cash flow derivatives

     (75,750     —          (75,750

Reclassification adjustment

     3,120        33,382        36,502   

Other - net

     3,616        3,577        7,193   
                        

Balances at June 30, 2009

   $ (7,429,318   $ 459,105      $ (6,970,213
                        

Note 9: SEGMENT DATA

The Company has three reportable segments, which it believes best reflect how the Company is currently managed – radio broadcasting, Americas outdoor advertising and International outdoor advertising. The Americas outdoor advertising segment consists primarily of operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America, and the International outdoor advertising segment includes operations primarily in Europe, Asia and Australia. The category “other” includes media representation and other general support services and initiatives. Revenue and expenses earned and charged between segments are recorded at fair value and eliminated in consolidation.

The following table presents the Company’s operating segment results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

 

(In thousands)    Radio
Broadcasting
   Americas
Outdoor
Advertising
   International
Outdoor
Advertising
   Other     Corporate and
other
reconciling
items
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010

        

Revenue

   $ 748,738    $ 323,769    $ 377,638    $ 62,773      $ —        $ (22,909   $ 1,490,009   

Direct operating expenses

     198,894      144,298      241,586      27,213        —          (11,075     600,916   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     238,713      64,075      66,617      19,066        —          (11,834     376,637   

Depreciation and amortization

     63,812      55,729      49,570      12,925        2,142        —          184,178   

Corporate expenses

     —        —        —        —          64,109        —          64,109   

Other operating income - net

     —        —        —        —          3,264        —          3,264   
                                                     

Operating income (loss)

   $ 247,319    $ 59,667    $ 19,865    $ 3,569      $ (62,987   $ —        $ 267,433   
                                                     

Intersegment revenues

   $ 7,143    $ 790    $ —      $ 14,976      $ —        $ —        $ 22,909   

Share-based compensation expense

   $ 1,757    $ 2,316    $ 692    $ —        $ 3,744      $ —        $ 8,509   

Three Months Ended June 30, 2009

        

Revenue

   $ 717,567    $ 315,553    $ 376,564    $ 49,335      $ —        $ (21,154   $ 1,437,865   

Direct operating expenses

     233,585      148,755      243,554      21,755        —          (10,573     637,076   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     226,227      51,398      69,944      23,570        —          (10,581     360,558   

Depreciation and amortization

     77,990      57,860      56,948      13,485        1,963        —          208,246   

Corporate expenses

     —        —        —        —          50,087        —          50,087   

Impairment charges

     —        —        —        —          4,041,252        —          4,041,252   

Other operating expense - net

     —        —        —        —          (31,516     —          (31,516
                                                     

Operating income (loss)

   $ 179,765    $ 57,540    $ 6,118    $ (9,475   $ (4,124,818   $ —        $ (3,890,870
                                                     

Intersegment revenues

   $ 8,002    $ 1,145    $ —      $ 12,007      $ —        $ —        $ 21,154   

Share-based compensation expense

   $ 2,139    $ 2,028    $ 613    $ (72   $ 4,827      $ —        $ 9,535   

 

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(In thousands)    Radio
Broadcasting
   Americas
Outdoor
Advertising
   International
Outdoor
Advertising
    Other     Corporate and
other
reconciling
items
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

  

       

Revenue

   $ 1,371,937    $ 594,746    $ 715,429      $ 114,819      $ —        $ (43,144   $ 2,753,787   

Direct operating expenses

     402,654      283,606      481,164        52,041        —          (21,202     1,198,263   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     465,810      108,552      133,497        40,016        —          (21,942     725,933   

Depreciation and amortization

     127,744      105,180      101,828        26,521        4,239        —          365,512   

Corporate expenses

     —        —        —          —          128,605        —          128,605   

Other operating income - net

     —        —        —          —          7,036        —          7,036   
                                                      

Operating income (loss)

   $ 375,729    $ 97,408    $ (1,060   $ (3,759   $ (125,808   $ —        $ 342,510   
                                                      

Intersegment revenues

   $ 13,797    $ 1,847    $ —        $ 27,500      $ —        $ —        $ 43,144   

Share-based compensation expense

   $ 3,506    $ 4,346    $ 1,295      $ —        $ 7,477      $ —        $ 16,624   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

  

       

Revenue

   $ 1,321,189    $ 585,740    $ 688,593      $ 91,133      $ —        $ (40,803   $ 2,645,852   

Direct operating expenses

     461,767      293,635      478,282        44,281        —          (22,540     1,255,425   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     465,566      100,237      138,869        51,685        —          (18,263     738,094   

Depreciation and amortization

     134,822      104,510      112,206        28,332        3,935        —          383,805   

Corporate expenses

     —        —        —          —          97,722        —          97,722   

Impairment charges

     —        —        —          —          4,041,252        —          4,041,252   

Other operating expense - net

     —        —        —          —          (34,410     —          (34,410
                                                      

Operating income (loss)

   $ 259,034    $ 87,358    $ (40,764   $ (33,165   $ (4,177,319   $ —        $ (3,904,856
                                                      

Intersegment revenues

   $ 17,416    $ 1,270    $ —        $ 22,117      $ —        $ —        $ 40,803   

Share-based compensation expense

   $ 4,138    $ 4,196    $ 1,269      $ —        $ 9,703      $ —        $ 19,306   

Revenue of $413.9 million and $789.5 million derived from non-U.S. operations are included in the data above for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. Revenue of $406.1 million and $746.8 million derived from non-U.S. operations is included in the data above for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.

Note 10: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 16, 2010, Clear Channel made the election to pay interest on the senior toggle notes entirely in cash, effective for the interest period commencing August 1, 2010.

 

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(UNAUDITED)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

Note 11: GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES

The Company and certain of Clear Channel’s direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis certain of the outstanding indebtedness of Clear Channel (the “Subsidiary Issuer”). The following consolidating schedules present financial information on a combined basis in conformity with the SEC’s Regulation S-X Rule 3-10(d):

 

     June 30, 2010  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —        $ —        $ 842,364    $ 662,366    $ —        $ 1,504,730   

Accounts receivable, net

     —          —          614,698      708,999      —          1,323,697   

Intercompany receivables

     19,516        7,132,207        23,845      —        (7,175,568     —     

Other current assets

     3,129        160,305        64,440      263,388      (31,998     459,264   
                                              

Total Current Assets

     22,645        7,292,512        1,545,347      1,634,753      (7,207,566     3,287,691   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     —          —          862,185      2,307,291      —          3,169,476   

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     —          —          1,685,458      738,417      —          2,423,875   

Indefinite-lived intangibles – licenses

     —          —          2,429,040      —        —          2,429,040   

Indefinite-lived intangibles – permits

     —          —          —        1,122,878      —          1,122,878   

Goodwill

     —          —          3,256,905      835,538      —          4,092,443   

Intercompany notes receivable

     —          212,000        —        —        (212,000     —     

Long-term intercompany receivable

     —          —          —        146,985      (146,985     —     

Investment in subsidiaries

     (8,114,225     4,103,370        2,706,440      —        1,304,415        —     

Other assets

     —          198,207        181,949      885,590      (504,367     761,379   
                                              

Total Assets

   $ (8,091,580   $ 11,806,089      $ 12,667,324    $ 7,671,452    $ (6,766,503   $ 17,286,782   
                                              

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ —        $ 155,830      $ 264,172    $ 555,336    $ (31,998   $ 943,340   

Intercompany payable

     —          —          7,151,723      23,845      (7,175,568     —     

Current portion of long-term debt

     —          899,829        1      16,213      —          916,043   

Deferred income

     —          —          47,602      139,868      —          187,470   
                                              

Total Current Liabilities

     —          1,055,659        7,463,498      735,262      (7,207,566     2,046,853   

Long-term debt

     —          17,914,483        4,001      2,546,044      (929,217     19,535,311   

Intercompany long-term debt

     —          —          212,000      —        (212,000     —     

Intercompany payable – long-term

     —          146,985        —        —        (146,985     —     

Deferred income taxes

     (10,716     500,159        754,651      835,406      —          2,079,500   

Other long-term liabilities

     —          303,028        274,522      256,866      —          834,416   

Total member’s interest (deficit)

     (8,080,864     (8,114,225     3,958,652      3,297,874      1,729,265        (7,209,298
                                              

Total Liabilities and Member’s Interest (Deficit)

   $ (8,091,580   $ 11,806,089      $ 12,667,324    $ 7,671,452    $ (6,766,503   $ 17,286,782   
                                              

 

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     December 31, 2009  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —        $ —        $ 1,258,993      $ 625,001    $ —        $ 1,883,994   

Accounts receivable, net

     —          —          569,300        732,400      —          1,301,700   

Intercompany receivables

     9,601        7,132,727        9,624        47,690      (7,199,642     —     

Other current assets

     6,408        441,221        (261,632     309,634      (22,480     473,151   
                                               

Total Current Assets

     16,009        7,573,948        1,576,285        1,714,725      (7,222,122     3,658,845   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     —          —          890,068        2,442,325      —          3,332,393   

Definite-lived intangibles, net

     —          —          1,789,195        810,049      —          2,599,244   

Indefinite-lived intangibles – licenses

     —          —          2,429,839        —        —          2,429,839   

Indefinite-lived intangibles – permits

     —          —          —          1,132,218      —          1,132,218   

Goodwill

     —          —          3,259,659        865,346      —          4,125,005   

Intercompany notes receivable

     —          212,000        —          —        (212,000     —     

Long-term intercompany receivable

     —          —          —          123,308      (123,308     —     

Investment in subsidiaries

     (7,724,529     4,042,305        2,903,194        —        779,030        —     

Other assets

     —          214,688        42,430        835,346      (322,907     769,557   
                                               

Total Assets

   $ (7,708,520   $ 12,042,941      $ 12,890,670      $ 7,923,317    $ (7,101,307   $ 18,047,101   
                                               

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

   $ —        $ 158,817      $ 241,519      $ 617,884    $ (22,480   $ 995,740   

Intercompany payable

     —          —          7,313,326        9,624      (7,322,950     —     

Current portion of long-term debt

     —          351,702        4        47,073      —          398,779   

Deferred income

     —          —          37,189        112,428      —          149,617   
                                               

Total Current Liabilities

     —          510,519        7,592,038        787,009      (7,345,430     1,544,136   

Long-term debt

     —          18,457,142        4,000        2,561,805      (719,821     20,303,126   

Intercompany long-term debt

     —          —          212,000        —        (212,000     —     

Deferred income taxes

     (11,220     511,142        846,062        874,039      —          2,220,023   

Other long-term liabilities

     —          288,667        279,477        256,410      —          824,554   

Total member’s interest (deficit)

     (7,697,300     (7,724,529     3,957,093        3,444,054      1,175,944        (6,844,738
                                               

Total Liabilities and Member’s Interest (Deficit)

   $ (7,708,520   $ 12,042,941      $ 12,890,670      $ 7,923,317    $ (7,101,307   $ 18,047,101   
                                               

 

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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30, 2010  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue

   $ —        $ —        $ 783,377      $ 707,723      $ (1,091   $ 1,490,009   

Operating expenses:

            

Direct operating expenses

     —          —          214,094        387,123        (301     600,916   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          —          242,507        134,920        (790     376,637   

Corporate expenses

     3,425        5        36,922        23,757        —          64,109   

Depreciation and amortization

     —          —          78,501        105,677        —          184,178   

Other operating income– net

     —          —          1,544        1,720        —          3,264   
                                                

Operating income (loss)

     (3,425     (5     212,897        57,966        —          267,433   

Interest (income) expense – net

     5        355,544        (1,073     12,946        18,157        385,579   

Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (65,995     156,539        (4,463     3,750        (86,084     3,747   

Other income (expense) – net

     —          —          37        (824     —          (787
                                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (69,425     (199,010     209,544        47,946        (104,241     (115,186

Income tax benefit (expense)

     1,258        133,015        (77,778     (18,516     —          37,979   
                                                

Consolidated net income (loss)

     (68,167     (65,995     131,766        29,430        (104,241     (77,207

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          2,494        6,623        —          9,117   
                                                

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (68,167   $ (65,995   $ 129,272      $ 22,807      $ (104,241   $ (86,324
                                                

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

            

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          280        (74,503     —          (74,223

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities and derivatives:

            

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities

     —          —          1,916        (2,328     —          (412

Unrealized holding loss on cash flow derivatives

     —          (4,992     —          —          —          (4,992

Reclassification adjustment

     —          —          —          (1,366     —          (1,366

Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income (loss)

     (69,421     (64,430     (74,306     —          208,157        —     
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss)

     (137,588     (135,417     57,162        (55,390     103,916        (167,317

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (7,681     (3,891     —          (11,572
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (137,588   $ (135,417   $ 64,843      $ (51,499   $ 103,916      $ (155,745
                                                

 

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     Three Months Ended June 30, 2009  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue

   $ —        $ —        $ 741,144      $ 698,064      $ (1,343   $ 1,437,865   

Operating expenses:

            

Direct operating expenses

     —          —          243,860        393,415        (199     637,076   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          —          236,126        125,576        (1,144     360,558   

Depreciation and amortization

     —          —          93,085        115,161        —          208,246   

Corporate expenses

     4,239        3        30,192        15,653        —          50,087   

Impairment charges

     —          —          3,224,616        816,636        —          4,041,252   

Other operating income (expense) – net

     —          —          (35,869     4,353        —          (31,516
                                                

Operating loss

     (4,239     (3     (3,122,604     (764,024     —          (3,890,870

Interest expense – net

     6        344,973        6,655        29,293        3,698        384,625   

Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (3,732,368     (3,737,189     (694,179     (17,719     8,163,736        (17,719

Other income (expense) – net

     —          440,616        (1,547     (75,003     66,563        430,629   
                                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (3,736,613     (3,641,549     (3,824,985     (886,039     8,226,601        (3,862,585

Income tax benefit (expense)

     344        (90,819     134,645        140,382        —          184,552   
                                                

Consolidated net income (loss)

     (3,736,269     (3,732,368     (3,690,340     (745,657     8,226,601        (3,678,033

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (4,366     (263     —          (4,629
                                                

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (3,736,269   $ (3,732,368   $ (3,685,974   $ (745,394   $ 8,226,601      $ (3,673,404
                                                

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

            

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          3,703        129,355        —          133,058   

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities and derivatives:

            

Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities

     —          —          1,970        6,581        —          8,551   

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on cash flow derivatives

     —          (47,393     —          —          —          (47,393

Reclassification adjustment

     —          —          149        (662     —          (513

Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income (loss)

     74,195        121,588        128,803        —          (324,586     —     
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss)

     (3,662,074     (3,658,173     (3,551,349     (610,120     7,902,015        (3,579,701

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          13,038        6,471        —          19,509   
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (3,662,074   $ (3,658,173   $ (3,564,387   $ (616,591   $ 7,902,015      $ (3,599,210
                                                

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30, 2010  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue

   $ —        $ —        $ 1,433,188      $ 1,323,007      $ (2,408   $ 2,753,787   

Operating expenses:

            

Direct operating expenses

     —          —          431,615        767,209        (561     1,198,263   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          —          477,155        250,625        (1,847     725,933   

Corporate expenses

     6,433        8        77,635        44,529        —          128,605   

Depreciation and amortization

     —          —          157,749        207,763        —          365,512   

Other operating income – net

     —          —          4,298        2,738        —          7,036   
                                                

Operating income (loss)

     (6,433     (8     293,332        55,619        —          342,510   

Interest expense – net

     9        707,162        4,251        27,599        32,353        771,374   

Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (285,595     157,020        (50,748     5,630        179,311        5,618   

Other income (expense) – net

     —          —          (561     (2,480     60,289        57,248   
                                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (292,037     (550,150     237,772        31,170        207,247        (365,998

Income tax benefit (expense)

     2,363        264,555        (133,884     (23,870     —          109,164   
                                                

Consolidated net income (loss)

     (289,674     (285,595     103,888        7,300        207,247        (256,834

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (722     5,626        —          4,904   
                                                

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (289,674   $ (285,595   $ 104,610      $ 1,674      $ 207,247      $ (261,738
                                                

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

            

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          (243     (113,429     —          (113,672

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities and derivatives:

            

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities

     —          —          8,481        (4,948     —          3,533   

Unrealized holding loss on cash flow derivatives

     —          (8,146     —          —          —          (8,146

Reclassification adjustment

     —          —          —          (1,141     —          (1,141

Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income (loss)

     (103,186     (95,040     (115,784     —          314,010        —     
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss)

     (392,860     (388,781     (2,936     (117,844     521,257        (381,164

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (12,507     (3,733     —          (16,240
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (392,860   $ (388,781   $ 9,571      $ (114,111   $ 521,257      $ (364,924
                                                

 

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     Six Months Ended June 30, 2009  
(In thousands)    Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue

   $ —        $ —        $ 1,361,146      $ 1,286,375      $ (1,669   $ 2,645,852   

Operating expenses:

            

Direct operating expenses

     —          —          481,478        774,347        (400     1,255,425   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          —          491,910        247,453        (1,269     738,094   

Depreciation and amortization

     —          —          166,295        217,510        —          383,805   

Corporate expenses

     6,901        4        60,918        29,899        —          97,722   

Impairment charges

     —          —          3,224,616        816,636        —          4,041,252   

Other operating income (expense) – net

     —          —          (43,375     8,965        —          (34,410
                                                

Operating loss

     (6,901     (4     (3,107,446     (790,505     —          (3,904,856

Interest expense – net

     11        693,258        9,661        63,832        4,916        771,678   

Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates

     (4,146,636     (3,824,304     (783,037     (21,907     8,753,977        (21,907

Other income (expense) – net

     —          440,502        (1,738     (77,878     66,563        427,449   
                                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (4,153,548     (4,077,064     (3,901,882     (954,122     8,815,624        (4,270,992

Income tax benefit (expense)

     280        (69,572     115,468        118,784        —          164,960   
                                                

Consolidated net income (loss)

     (4,153,268     (4,146,636     (3,786,414     (835,338     8,815,624        (4,106,032

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          (10,673     (3,738     —          (14,411
                                                

Net income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (4,153,268   $ (4,146,636   $ (3,775,741   $ (831,600   $ 8,815,624      $ (4,091,621
                                                

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

            

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —          —          3,302        82,413        —          85,715   

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities and derivatives:

            

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on marketable securities

     —          —          7,540        (9,150     —          (1,610

Unrealized holding gain (loss) on cash flow derivatives

     —          (75,750     —          —          —          (75,750

Reclassification adjustment

     —          —          (275     3,395        —          3,120   

Equity in subsidiary comprehensive income (loss)

     1,138        76,888        72,638        —          (150,664     —     
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss)

     (4,152,130     (4,145,498     (3,692,536     (754,942     8,664,960        (4,080,146

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     —          —          6,316        4,021        —          10,337   
                                                

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company

   $ (4,152,130   $ (4,145,498   $ (3,698,852   $ (758,963   $ 8,664,960      $ (4,090,483
                                                

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

    Six Months Ended June 30, 2010  
(In thousands)   Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

           

Consolidated net income (loss)

  $ (289,674   $ (285,595   $ 103,888      $ 7,300      $ 207,247      $ (256,834

Reconciling items:

           

Depreciation and amortization

    —          —          157,749        207,763        —          365,512   

Deferred taxes

    504        (6,095     (101,698     (28,519     —          (135,808

(Gain) loss on disposal of operating assets

    —          —          (4,298     (2,738     —          (7,036

Gain on extinguishment of debt

    —          —          —          —          (60,289     (60,289

Provision for doubtful accounts

    —          —          5,696        2,095        —          7,791   

Share-based compensation

    —          —          10,943        5,681        —          16,624   

Equity in (earnings) loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

    285,595        (157,020     50,748        (5,630     (179,311     (5,618

Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net

    —          123,156        2,527        (52,440     32,353        105,596   

Other reconciling items – net

    —          —          (447     4,204        —          3,757   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

           

Increase in accounts receivable

    —          —          (41,427     (25,567     —          (66,994

Increase in deferred income

    —          —          7,438        34,882        —          42,320   

Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

    —          1,341        11,861        4,964        —          18,166   

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest

    —          64,254        (19,703     637        —          45,188   

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions

    3,279        275,454        (303,801     5,485        —          (19,583
                                               

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    (296     15,495        (120,524     158,117        —          52,792   

Cash flows from investing activities:

           

Proceeds from maturity of Clear Channel notes

    —          —          —          10,025        (10,025     —     

Investment in Clear Channel notes

    —          —          (125,000     —          125,000        —     

Sales of investments – net

    —          —          —          200        —          200   

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

    —          —          (16,619     (86,790     —          (103,409

Acquisition of operating assets, net of cash acquired

    —          —          (10,389     (425     —          (10,814

Proceeds from disposal of assets

    —          —          7,197        3,910        —          11,107   

Dividends from subsidiaries

    —          —          35,450        —          (35,450     —     

Change in other - net

    —          —          50        (2,687     —          (2,637
                                               

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

    —          —          (109,311     (75,767     79,525        (105,553

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Draws on credit facilities

    —          148,000        —          304        —          148,304   

Payments on credit facilities

    —          (61,000     —          (43,541     —          (104,541

Intercompany funding

    1,028        147,505        (186,791     38,258        —          —     

Proceeds from long-term debt

          6,844          6,844   

Payments on long-term debt

    —          (250,000     (3     (7,829     10,025        (247,807

Repurchases of long-term debt

    —          —          —          —          (125,000     (125,000

Dividends paid

    —          —          —          (35,450     35,450        —     

Change in other - net

    (732     —          —          (3,571     —          (4,303
                                               

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

    296        (15,495     (186,794     (44,985     (79,525     (326,503

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    —          —          (416,629     37,365        —          (379,264

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    —          —          1,258,993        625,001        —          1,883,994   
                                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ —        $ —        $ 842,364      $ 662,366      $ —        $ 1,504,730   
                                               

 

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    Six Months Ended June 30, 2009  
(In thousands)   Parent
Company
    Subsidiary
Issuer
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

           

Consolidated net income (loss)

  $ (4,153,268   $ (4,146,636   $ (3,786,414   $ (835,338   $ 8,815,624      $ (4,106,032

Reconciling items:

           

Impairment charges

    —          —          3,224,616        816,636        —          4,041,252   

Depreciation and amortization

    —          —          166,295        217,510        —          383,805   

Deferred taxes

    504        129,158        (193,357     (131,296     —          (194,991

(Gain) loss on disposal of operating assets

    —          —          43,375        (8,965     —          34,410   

(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt

    —          (440,599     —          66,824        (66,563     (440,338

Provision for doubtful accounts

    —          —          16,295        7,911        —          24,206   

Share-based compensation

    —          —          13,412        5,894        —          19,306   

Equity in (earnings) loss of nonconsolidated affiliates

    4,146,636        3,824,304        783,037        21,907        (8,753,977     21,907   

Amortization of deferred financing charges and note discounts, net

    —          124,813        —          (9,377     4,916        120,352   

Other reconciling items - net

    —          —          —          (3,444     —          (3,444

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

            —       

Decrease in accounts receivable

    —          —          38,240        41,175        —          79,415   

Increase in deferred income

    —          —          9,760        35,747        —          45,507   

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

    —          1,339        (29,579     (64,443     —          (92,683

Increase (decrease) in accrued interest

    —          (6,537     (406     64        (10,958     (17,837

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions

    1,275        106,052        (73,656     (32,459     —          1,212   
                                               

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

    (4,853     (408,106     211,618        128,346        (10,958     (83,953

Cash flows from investing activities:

           

Proceeds from maturity of Clear Channel notes

    —          —          —          33,500        (33,500     —     

Investment in Clear Channel notes

    —          —          —          (130,642     130,642        —     

Investment in subsidiaries

    —          (109,825     —          —          109,825        —     

Sales of investments - net

    —          —          —          23,689        —          23,689   

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

    —          —          (25,686     (66,937     —          (92,623

Proceeds from disposal of assets

    —          —          28,877        8,455        —          37,332   

Acquisition of operating assets, net of cash acquired

    —          —          (1,833     (5,097     —          (6,930

Change in other - net

    —          (3,199     (2,428     12,270        —          6,643   
                                               

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

    —          (113,024     (1,070     (124,762     206,967        (31,889

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Draws on credit facilities

    —          1,622,000        —          444        —          1,622,444   

Payments on credit facilities

    —          (143,377     —          (5,999     —          (149,376

Intercompany funding

    4,940        (957,493     1,017,540        (64,987     —          —     

Payments on long-term debt

    —          (500,000     (2     (310     33,500        (466,812

Proceeds from delayed draw term loan facility

    —          500,000        —          —          —          500,000   

Proceeds from parent investment in subsidiaries

    —          —          —          109,825        (109,825     —     

Repurchases of long-term debt

    —          —          —          —          (119,684     (119,684

Change in other - net

    (87     —          —          (12,987     —          (13,074
                                               

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

    4,853        521,130        1,017,538        25,986        (196,009     1,373,498   

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    —          —          1,228,086        29,570        —          1,257,656   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    —          —          139,433        100,413        —          239,846   
                                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ —        $ —        $ 1,367,519      $ 129,983      $ —        $ 1,497,502   
                                               

 

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Introduction

As permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the unaudited financial statements and related footnotes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are those of Clear Channel Capital I, LLC, the direct parent of Clear Channel Communications, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Clear Channel” or “Subsidiary Issuer”), and contain certain footnote disclosures regarding the financial information of Clear Channel and Clear Channel’s domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries that guarantee certain of Clear Channel’s outstanding indebtedness. All other financial information and other data and information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is that of Clear Channel, unless otherwise indicated. Accordingly, all references in Item 2 through Item 4 in Part I and all references in Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Clear Channel and its consolidated subsidiaries.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Format of Presentation

Management’s discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segmented basis. Our reportable operating segments are radio broadcasting (“radio” or “radio broadcasting”), which also includes our national syndication business, Americas outdoor advertising (“Americas outdoor” or Americas outdoor advertising”) and International outdoor advertising (“International outdoor” or “International outdoor advertising”). Included in the “other” segment are our media representation business, Katz Media, as well as other general support services and initiatives.

We manage our operating segments primarily focusing on their operating income, while Corporate expenses, Other operating income (expense) - net, Interest expense, Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates, Other income (expense) – net and Income tax benefit (expense) are managed on a total company basis and are, therefore, included only in our discussion of consolidated results.

Executive Summary

The key highlights of our business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 are summarized below:

 

   

Consolidated revenue increased $52.1 million and $107.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2009, including decreases of $6.6 million and increases of $20.4 million from movements in foreign exchange, respectively.

 

   

Radio revenue increased $31.2 million and $50.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2009, primarily from increases in national advertising.

 

   

Americas outdoor revenue increased $8.2 million and $9.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2009, primarily driven by increases in revenue across our advertising inventory, particularly digital.

 

   

International outdoor revenue was relatively flat for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, with growth across multiple markets being offset by decreases from movements in foreign exchange. Revenue increased $26.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, primarily as a result of an increase from movements in foreign exchange.

 

   

Our subsidiary, Clear Channel Investments, Inc., repurchased $185.2 million aggregate principal amount of our senior toggle notes for $125.0 million during the first six months of 2010.

 

   

CC Media Holdings, Inc. (“CCMH”), our indirect parent, repaid $240.0 million upon the maturity of our 4.50% senior notes due 2010 in the first six months of 2010.

Restructuring Program and Certain Credit Agreement EBITDA Adjustments

Our senior secured credit facilities allow us to adjust the calculation of consolidated adjusted EBITDA (as calculated in accordance with our senior secured credit facilities) for certain charges. These charges include the restructuring costs discussed below. In addition, certain other charges, including costs related to the closure and/or consolidation of facilities, retention charges, systems establishment costs and consulting fees incurred in connection with any of the foregoing, among other items, are also adjustments to the calculation of consolidated adjusted EBITDA. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, we adjusted our consolidated adjusted EBITDA calculation for an additional $2.0 million and $4.1 million, respectively. See “SOURCES OF CAPITAL” below for a description of the calculation of our adjusted EBITDA pursuant to our senior secured credit facilities.

 

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The following table shows the expenses related to our restructuring program, which are also adjustments to our consolidated adjusted EBITDA calculation, recognized as components of direct operating expenses, selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses and corporate expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
     2010    2009    2010    2009

Direct operating expenses

   $ 8,025    $ 36,484    $ 19,224    $ 49,375

SG&A expenses

     5,734      6,878      9,985      19,776

Corporate expenses

     1,889      13,293      3,653      21,116
                           

Total

   $ 15,648    $ 56,655    $ 32,862    $ 90,267
                           

No assurance can be given that the restructuring program will achieve all of the anticipated cost savings in the timeframe expected or at all, or that the cost savings will be sustainable. In addition, we may modify or terminate the restructuring program in response to economic conditions or otherwise.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results of Operations

The comparison of the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 to the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, is as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
    %
Change
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
    %
Change
 
     2010     2009       2010     2009    

Revenue

   $ 1,490,009      $ 1,437,865      4   $ 2,753,787      $ 2,645,852      4

Operating expenses:

            

Direct operating expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     600,916        637,076      (6 %)      1,198,263        1,255,425      (5 %) 

SG&A expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     376,637        360,558      4     725,933        738,094      (2 %) 

Corporate expenses (excludes depreciation and amortization)

     64,109        50,087      28     128,605        97,722      32

Depreciation and amortization

     184,178        208,246      (12 %)      365,512        383,805      (5 %) 

Impairment charges

     —          4,041,252          —          4,041,252     

Other operating income (expense) - net

     3,264        (31,516       7,036        (34,410  
                                    

Operating income (loss)

     267,433        (3,890,870       342,510        (3,904,856  

Interest expense

     385,579        384,625          771,374        771,678     

Equity in earnings (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliates

     3,747        (17,719       5,618        (21,907  

Other (expense) income - net

     (787     430,629          57,248        427,449     
                                    

Loss before income taxes

     (115,186     (3,862,585       (365,998     (4,270,992  

Income tax benefit

     37,979        184,552          109,164        164,960     
                                    

Consolidated net loss

     (77,207     (3,678,033       (256,834     (4,106,032  

Amount attributable to noncontrolling interest

     9,117        (4,629       4,904        (14,411  
                                    

Net loss attributable to the Company

   $ (86,324   $ (3,673,404     $ (261,738   $ (4,091,621  
                                    

 

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Consolidated Revenue

Revenue increased $52.1 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Our radio broadcasting revenue increased $31.2 million primarily from increases in national advertising and average rate per minute. Americas outdoor revenue increased $8.2 million, primarily from revenue increases across our advertising inventory, particularly digital. Our International outdoor revenue increased $1.1 million, primarily from a strong billboard performance in the U.K. and street furniture performance across most countries, partially offset by decreases from movements in foreign exchange. Other revenue increased $13.4 million primarily from increases in national advertising.

Consolidated revenue increased $107.9 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Our radio broadcasting revenue increased $50.7 million from increases in national advertising and average rate per minute. Americas outdoor revenue increased $9.0 million, primarily from revenue increases across our advertising inventory, particularly digital. Our International outdoor revenue increased $26.8 million, primarily from a strong billboard performance in the U.K. and street furniture performance across most countries and included $15.9 million from movements in foreign exchange. Other revenue increased $23.7 million primarily from increases in national advertising.

Consolidated Direct Operating Expenses

Direct operating expenses decreased $36.2 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Our radio broadcasting direct operating expenses decreased $34.7 million, primarily from a $27.6 million decline in expenses associated with our restructuring program. Americas outdoor direct operating expenses decreased $4.5 million primarily as a result of the disposition of our taxi advertising business. Direct operating expenses in our International outdoor segment decreased $2.0 million and included a $7.1 million decrease from movements in foreign exchange. Other direct operating expenses increased $5.5 million primarily as a result of a $2.9 million increase in bonus expense.

Direct operating expenses decreased $57.2 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Our radio broadcasting direct operating expenses decreased $59.1 million, primarily from a $23.9 million decline in expenses associated with our restructuring program from which cost savings resulted in a $12.1 million decline in programming expenses and a $13.8 million decline in compensation expense. Americas outdoor direct operating expenses decreased $10.0 million primarily as a result of the disposition of our taxi advertising business. Direct operating expenses in our International outdoor segment increased $2.9 million and included a $10.5 million increase from movements in foreign exchange. Other direct operating expenses increased $7.8 million primarily as a result of a $6.6 million increase in bonus expense.

Consolidated SG&A Expenses

Consolidated SG&A expenses increased $16.1 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Our radio broadcasting SG&A expenses increased $12.5 million, primarily as a result of increased bonus and commission expenses associated with the increase in revenue. SG&A expenses increased $12.7 million in our Americas outdoor segment primarily as a result of the unfavorable impact of litigation. SG&A expenses decreased $3.3 million in our International outdoor segment and included a $2.0 million decrease from movements in foreign exchange.

Consolidated SG&A expenses decreased $12.2 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Our radio broadcasting SG&A expenses were flat as a result of increased selling, marketing and promotional expenses being offset by cost savings from our restructuring program. SG&A expenses increased $8.3 million in our Americas outdoor segment, primarily as a result of the unfavorable impact of litigation. Our International outdoor SG&A expenses decreased $5.4 million, including a $2.9 million increase from movements in foreign exchange, offset by a decrease in bad debt expense and business tax.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $14.0 million and $30.9 million during the second quarter and first six months of 2010, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2009, primarily due to increases in bonus expense from improved operating performance. Also contributing to the increase were costs associated with centralizing corporate activities.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization decreased $24.1 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, primarily as a result of additional amortization expense recorded in connection with the finalization of our purchase price allocation in the second quarter of 2009. In addition, a decrease of $7.4 million in depreciation and amortization in our International outdoor segment in 2010 primarily related to assets that became fully amortized during 2009.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $18.3 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, primarily as a result of additional amortization expense recorded in connection with the finalization of our purchase price allocation in the second quarter of 2009. In addition, a decrease of $10.4 million in depreciation and amortization in our International outdoor segment in 2010 primarily related to assets that became fully amortized during 2009.

 

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Other Operating Income (Expense) - Net

Other operating expense of $31.5 million and $34.4 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2009, respectively, primarily related to losses on the sale and exchange of radio stations.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was flat during the second quarter and first six months of 2010, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2009. Declines in indebtedness were partially offset by an increase in the weighted average cost of debt during 2010. Our weighted average cost of debt in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2010 was 6.3%. Our weighted average cost of debt was 5.8 % and 5.9% during the second quarter and first six months of 2009, respectively.

Equity in Earnings (Loss) of Nonconsolidated Affiliates

Included in equity in loss of nonconsolidated affiliates of $17.7 million and $21.9 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2009, respectively, is a $19.7 million impairment of equity investments in our International outdoor segment.

Other Income (Expense) - Net

Other income of $57.2 million for the first six months of 2010 primarily related to an aggregate gain of $60.3 million on the repurchase of our senior toggle notes. Please refer to the Debt Repurchases and Maturities section within this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) for additional discussion of the repurchase.

Other income in the second quarter and first six months of 2009 primarily related to an aggregate gain of $373.7 million on the second quarter repurchase of certain of our senior toggle notes and senior cash pay notes. In addition, $66.6 million related to the open market repurchase of certain of our senior notes at a discount.

Income Tax Benefit

Income tax benefits of $38.0 million and $109.2 million were recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 33.0% and 29.8% for those periods, respectively. The effective tax rates for the 2010 periods were impacted primarily as a result of our inability to benefit from tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those losses in future years.

Income tax benefits of $184.6 million and $165.0 million were recorded for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 4.8% and 3.9% for those periods, respectively. The effective tax rates for the 2009 periods were primarily impacted by the impairment charge on goodwill. In addition, we recorded deferred tax valuation allowances due to the uncertainty of our ability to utilize Federal and foreign tax losses at that time.

Segment Revenue and Divisional Operating Expenses

Radio Broadcasting

Our radio broadcasting operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   %
Change
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
   %
Change
 
     2010    2009      2010    2009   

Revenue

   $ 748,738    $ 717,567    4   $ 1,371,937    $ 1,321,189    4

Direct operating expenses

     198,894      233,585    (15 %)      402,654      461,767    (13 %) 

SG&A expenses

     238,713      226,227    6     465,810      465,566    0

Depreciation and amortization

     63,812      77,990    (18 %)      127,744      134,822    (5 %) 
                                

Operating income

   $ 247,319    $ 179,765    38   $ 375,729    $ 259,034    45
                                

Three Months

Radio broadcasting revenue increased $31.2 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, driven primarily by a $24.2 million increase in national advertising. We experienced an increase in average rate per minute during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Increases occurred across various advertising categories including retail, food and beverage, telecommunications and automotive.

 

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Direct operating expenses decreased $34.7 million compared to the second quarter of 2009. Direct operating expenses include $0.2 million of expenses associated with our restructuring program in the second quarter of 2010 compared to expenses of $27.8 million for the same period of 2009. Programming expenses declined $11.0 million primarily as a result of cost savings from our restructuring program. Expenses declined further from the non-renewals of sports contracts, offset by the $14.1 million impact of final purchase accounting adjustments related to direct operating expenses for the second quarter of 2009. SG&A expenses increased $12.5 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, primarily as a result of a $6.6 million increase related to commission and bonus expenses associated with the increase in revenue.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $14.2 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of the prior year. The second quarter of 2009 included $14.1 million of additional amortization expense associated with the finalization of purchase price allocations to the acquired intangible assets.

Six Months

Radio broadcasting revenue increased $50.7 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, driven primarily by a $43.5 million increase in national advertising. We experienced an increase in average rate per minute during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Increases occurred across various advertising categories including retail, telecommunications, automotive and political.

Direct operating expenses during the first six months of 2010 decreased $59.1 million compared to the first six months of 2009. Direct operating expenses include $9.0 million of expenses associated with our restructuring program in the first six months of 2010 compared to expenses of $32.9 million for the same period of 2009. Programming expenses and compensation expenses declined $12.1 million and $13.8 million, respectively, primarily as a result of cost savings from our restructuring program. Expenses declined further from the non-renewals of sports contracts, offset by the $8.0 million impact of final purchase accounting adjustments related to direct operating expenses for the second quarter of 2009. SG&A expenses were flat as a result of increases in marketing and promotional expenses and higher commission and bonus expenses associated with increased revenue, offset by decreases in administrative expenses as a result of cost savings from the restructuring program.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $7.1 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of the prior year. The first six months of 2009 included $8.0 million of additional amortization expense associated with the finalization of purchase price allocations to the acquired intangible assets.

Americas Outdoor Advertising

Disposition of Taxi Business

On December 31, 2009, our subsidiary Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. disposed of Clear Channel Taxi Media, LLC (“Taxis”), our taxi advertising business. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, Taxis contributed $10.8 million in revenue, $10.3 million in direct operating expenses and $2.7 million in SG&A expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, Taxis contributed $19.7 million in revenue, $19.9 million in direct operating expenses and $5.3 million in SG&A expenses.

Our Americas outdoor advertising operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   %
Change
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
   %
Change
 
     2010    2009      2010    2009   

Revenue

   $ 323,769    $ 315,553    3   $ 594,746    $ 585,740    2

Direct operating expenses

     144,298      148,755    (3 %)      283,606      293,635    (3 %) 

SG&A expenses

     64,075      51,398    25     108,552      100,237    8

Depreciation and amortization

     55,729      57,860    (4 %)      105,180      104,510    1
                                

Operating income

   $ 59,667    $ 57,540    4   $ 97,408    $ 87,358    12
                                

Three Months

Americas outdoor revenue increased $8.2 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009 as a result of increased revenue across our advertising inventory, particularly digital. The increase was driven by an increase in both occupancy and rate. Partially offsetting the revenue increase was the decrease in revenue related to Taxis.

 

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Direct operating expenses decreased $4.5 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, primarily as a result of the disposition of Taxis. Partially offsetting the decrease was a $6.4 million increase in site-lease expenses associated with the increase in revenue. SG&A expenses increased $12.7 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009 primarily as a result of a $9.5 million increase related to the unfavorable impact of litigation in addition to a $5.7 million increase primarily related to selling and marketing costs associated with the increase in revenue, partially offset by the disposition of Taxis.

Six Months

Americas outdoor revenue increased $9.0 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009 as a result of increased revenue across our advertising inventory, particularly digital. The increase was driven by an increase in both occupancy and rate. Partially offsetting the revenue increase was the decrease in revenue related to Taxis.

Direct operating expenses decreased $10.0 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. The decline in direct operating expenses was primarily as a result of the disposition of Taxis, partially offset by an $11.1 million increase in site-lease expenses associated with the increase in revenue. SG&A expenses increased $8.3 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009 primarily as a result of a $5.7 million increase related to the unfavorable impact of litigation in addition to a $3.5 million increase in selling and marketing costs associated with the increase in revenue, partially offset by the disposition of Taxis.

International Outdoor Advertising

Our international outdoor operating results were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   %
Change
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
    %
Change
 
     2010    2009      2010     2009    

Revenue

   $ 377,638    $ 376,564    0   $ 715,429      $ 688,593      4

Direct operating expenses

     241,586      243,554    (1 %)      481,164        478,282      1

SG&A expenses

     66,617      69,944    (5 %)      133,497        138,869      (4 %) 

Depreciation and amortization

     49,570      56,948    (13 %)      101,828        112,206      (9 %) 
                                  

Operating income (loss)

   $ 19,865    $ 6,118    225   $ (1,060   $ (40,764   97
                                  

Three Months

International outdoor revenue increased $1.1 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. Strong revenue performance from billboards in the U.K. as well as street furniture across most countries was partially offset by the exit from transit contracts in Spain and from businesses in Greece and India, as well as a $9.1 million decrease from movements in foreign exchange.

Direct operating expenses decreased $2.0 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, primarily from a $7.1 million decrease from movements in foreign exchange and a $4.0 million decline in site-lease expenses as a result of cost savings from our restructuring program. Partially offsetting the decrease was an increase of $7.2 million primarily related to severance costs associated with our restructuring program. SG&A expenses decreased $3.3 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009 primarily from a $2.0 million decrease from movements in foreign exchange.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $7.4 million during the second quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009 primarily as a result of assets that became fully amortized during 2009.

Six Months

International outdoor revenue increased $26.8 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009, primarily as a result of a $15.9 million increase in foreign exchange. Strong revenue performance from billboards in the U.K. as well as street furniture across most countries was partially offset by the exit from transit contracts in Spain and from businesses in Greece, India and the U.K. taxi business.

Direct operating expenses increased $2.9 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. A $10.5 million increase from movements in foreign exchange along with a $3.5 million increase primarily related to severance costs associated with our restructuring program were partially offset by an $11.9 million decline in site-lease expenses associated with cost

 

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savings from our restructuring program. SG&A expenses decreased $5.4 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009. A $2.4 million decline in bad debt expense and a $3.2 million decrease in business tax were partially offset by a $2.9 million increase from movements in foreign exchange.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $10.4 million during the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009 primarily as a result of assets that became fully amortized during 2009.

Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income (Loss) to Consolidated Operating Income (Loss)

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  

Radio broadcasting

   $ 247,319      $ 179,765      $ 375,729      $ 259,034   

Americas outdoor advertising

     59,667        57,540        97,408        87,358   

International outdoor advertising

     19,865        6,118        (1,060     (40,764

Other

     3,569        (9,475     (3,759     (33,165

Impairment charges

     —          (4,041,252     —          (4,041,252

Other operating income (expense) - net

     3,264        (31,516     7,036        (34,410

Corporate expenses (includes depreciation and amortization)

     (66,251     (52,050     (132,844     (101,657
                                

Consolidated operating income (loss)

   $ 267,433      $ (3,890,870   $ 342,510      $ (3,904,856
                                

Share-Based Compensation Expense

We do not have any compensation plans under which we grant stock awards to employees. Our employees receive equity awards from CCMH’s equity incentive plans.

The following table details amounts related to share-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
     2010    2009    2010    2009

Radio broadcasting

   $ 1,757    $ 2,067    $ 3,506    $ 4,137

Americas outdoor advertising

     2,316      2,028      4,346      4,196

International outdoor advertising

     692      613      1,295      1,269

Corporate

     3,744      4,827      7,477      9,704
                           

Total share-based compensation expense

   $ 8,509    $ 9,535    $ 16,624    $ 19,306
                           

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The following discussion highlights our cash flow activities from continuing operations during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Cash Flows

 

(In thousands)    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2010     2009  

Cash provided by (used for):

    

Operating activities

   $ 52,792      $ (83,953

Investing activities

   $ (105,553   $ (31,889

Financing activities

   $ (326,503   $ 1,373,498   

Operating Activities

The increase in cash flows from operations in the first six months of 2010 compared to the same period of 2009 was primarily driven by improved profitability, including a 4% increase in revenue and a 3% decrease in direct operating and SG&A expenses. Cash flows from operations also increased as a result of a $42.3 million increase in deferred revenue and a $45.2 million increase in accrued interest, partially offset by a $67.0 million increase in accounts receivable.

Investing Activities

Cash used for investing activities during the first six months of 2010 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $103.4 million. We spent $11.1 million for capital expenditures in our Radio segment, $39.9 million in our Americas outdoor segment primarily related to the construction of new billboards, and $46.8 million in our International outdoor segment primarily related to new billboard and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts. In addition, we acquired representation contracts for $10.4 million and received proceeds of $11.1 million primarily related to the sale of a radio station and assets in our Americas and International outdoor segments.

Cash used for investing activities during the first six months of 2009 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $92.6 million. We spent $23.6 million in our Radio segment. We spent $34.3 million in our Americas outdoor segment primarily related to the construction of new billboards and $32.5 million in our International outdoor segment primarily related to new billboard and street furniture contracts and renewals of existing contracts. We received proceeds of $23.5 million from the sale of our remaining investment in Grupo ACIR Communicaciones and $37.3 million primarily related to the disposition of radio stations and corporate assets.

Financing Activities

During the first six months of 2010, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Clear Channel Investments, Inc., repurchased $185.2 million aggregate principal amount of our senior toggle notes for $125.0 million as discussed in the Debt Repurchases and Maturities section within this MD&A. In addition, CCMH repaid our remaining 4.50% senior notes upon maturity for $240.0 million with available cash on hand. We had a net increase of $43.8 million related to draws on our credit facility.

Cash provided by financing activities for the first six months of 2009 primarily reflected a draw of remaining availability of $1.6 billion under our $2.0 billion revolving credit facility. We redeemed the $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 4.25% senior notes with proceeds from our $500.0 million delayed draw term loan facility that was specifically designated for this purpose. Our wholly owned subsidiaries, CC Finco and CC Finco II, together repurchased $86.5 million of certain of our outstanding senior notes. Financing activities also included payments of $466.8 million and $149.4 million on long-term debt and credit facilities, respectively. In addition, during the first six months of 2009, our Americas outdoor segment purchased the remaining 15% interest in our fully consolidated subsidiary, Paneles Napsa S.A., for $13.0 million.

Anticipated Cash Requirements

Our ability to fund our working capital needs, debt service and other obligations, and to comply with the financial covenant under our financing agreements depends on our future operating performance and cash flow, which are in turn subject to prevailing economic conditions and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. If our future operating performance does not meet our expectations or our plans materially change in an adverse manner or prove to be materially inaccurate, we may need additional financing. There can be no assurance that such financing, if permitted under the terms of our financing agreements, will be available on terms acceptable to us or at all. The inability to obtain additional financing in such circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and on our ability to meet our obligations.

 

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Based on our current and anticipated levels of operations and conditions in our markets, we believe that cash on hand as well as cash flow from operations will enable us to meet our working capital, capital expenditure, debt service and other funding requirements for at least the next 12 months.

We expect to be in compliance with the covenants contained in our material financing agreements in 2010, including the subsidiary senior notes, and including the financial covenant contained in our senior credit facilities that limits the ratio of our consolidated senior secured debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, to our consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the preceding four quarters. However, our anticipated results are subject to significant uncertainty and our ability to comply with this limitation may be affected by events beyond our control, including prevailing economic, financial and industry conditions. The breach of any covenants set forth in our financing agreements would result in a default thereunder. An event of default would permit the lenders under a defaulted financing agreement to declare all indebtedness thereunder to be due and payable prior to maturity. Moreover, the lenders under the revolving credit facility under our senior secured credit facilities would have the option to terminate their commitments to make further extensions of revolving credit thereunder. If we are unable to repay our obligations under any secured credit facility, the lenders could proceed against any assets that were pledged to secure such facility. In addition, a default or acceleration under any of our material financing agreements, including the subsidiary senior notes, could cause a default under other of our obligations that are subject to cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions. The threshold amount for a cross-default under the senior secured credit facilities is $100.0 million.

SOURCES OF CAPITAL

As of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had the following debt outstanding, net of cash and cash equivalents:

 

(In millions)    June 30,    December 31,
     2010    2009

Senior Secured Credit Facilities:

     

Term Loan Facilities

   $ 10,885.4    $ 10,885.4

Revolving Credit Facility

     1,862.5      1,812.5

Delayed Draw Term Loan Facilities

     874.4      874.4

Receivables Based Facility

     362.7      355.8

Secured Subsidiary Debt

     6.0      5.2
             

Total Secured Debt

     13,991.0      13,933.3

Senior Cash Pay Notes

     796.3      796.3

Senior Toggle Notes

     783.8      915.2

Clear Channel Senior Notes (1)

     2,320.0      2,479.5

Subsidiary Senior Notes

     2,500.0      2,500.0

Clear Channel Subsidiary Debt

     60.3      77.7
             

Total Debt

     20,451.4      20,702.0

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

     1,504.7      1,884.0
             
   $ 18,946.7    $ 18,818.0
             

(1) Includes $707.6 million and $788.1 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, in unamortized fair value purchase accounting discounts related to the merger.

We and our subsidiaries have from time to time repurchased certain of our debt obligations and we may in the future, as part of various financing and investment strategies, purchase additional outstanding indebtedness of ours or our subsidiaries or outstanding equity securities of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. or CCMH, in tender offers, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. We may also sell certain assets or properties and use the proceeds to reduce our indebtedness or the indebtedness of our subsidiaries. These purchases or sales, if any, could have a material positive or negative impact on our liquidity available to repay outstanding debt obligations or on our consolidated results of operations. These transactions could also require or result in amendments to the agreements governing outstanding debt obligations or changes in our leverage or other financial ratios, which could have a material positive or negative impact on our ability to comply with the covenants contained in our debt agreements. These transactions, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.

 

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Our senior secured credit facilities require us to comply on a quarterly basis with a financial covenant limiting the ratio of our consolidated secured debt, net of cash and cash equivalents, to our consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the preceding four quarters. Our secured debt consists of the senior secured credit facilities, the receivables-based credit facility and certain other secured subsidiary debt. Our consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the preceding four quarters of $1.7 billion is calculated as our operating income for the period before depreciation, amortization, and other operating income (expense) – net, plus impairment charges and non-cash compensation for the period, and is further adjusted for certain items, including: (i) an increase for expected cost savings (limited to $100.0 million in any twelve month period) of $79.1 million; (ii) an increase of $17.8 million for cash received from nonconsolidated affiliates; (iii) an increase of $51.7 million for non-cash items; (iv) an increase of $111.1 million related to restructuring charges and other costs/expenses; and (v) an increase of $35.2 million for various other items. The maximum ratio under this financial covenant is currently set at 9.5:1 and becomes more restrictive over time beginning in the second quarter of 2013. At June 30, 2010, our ratio was 7.3:1.

USES OF CAPITAL

Debt Repurchases and Maturities

During the first six months of 2010, Clear Channel Investments, Inc. (“CC Investments”), our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, repurchased certain of our outstanding senior toggle notes through an open market purchase as shown in the table below. Notes repurchased and held by CC Investments are eliminated in consolidation.

 

(In thousands)    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
 

CC Investments

  

Principal amount of debt repurchased

   $ 185,185   

Deferred loan costs and other

     104   

Gain recorded in “Other income (expense) – net” (1)

     (60,289
        

Cash paid for repurchases of long-term debt

   $ 125,000   
        

(1) CC Investments repurchased certain of our senior toggle notes at a discount, resulting in a gain on the extinguishment of debt.

During the first six months of 2010, CCMH repaid our remaining 4.50% senior notes upon maturity for $240.0 million with available cash on hand.

Certain Relationships with the Sponsors

We are party to a management agreement with certain affiliates of Bain Capital, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (together, the “Sponsors”) and certain other parties pursuant to which such affiliates of the Sponsors will provide management and financial advisory services until 2018. These arrangements require management fees to be paid to such affiliates of the Sponsors for such services at a rate not greater than $15.0 million per year plus expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, we recognized management fees of $3.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, we recognized management fees of $3.8 million and $7.5 million, respectively.

In addition, we reimbursed the Sponsors for additional expenses in the amount of $0.6 million and $1.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. We reimbursed the Sponsors for additional expenses in the amount of $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

We are currently involved in certain legal proceedings. Based on current assumptions, we have accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of those claims for which the occurrence of loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Future results of operations could be materially affected by changes in these assumptions or the effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings.

Seasonality

Typically, our Radio broadcasting, Americas and International outdoor segments experience their lowest financial performance in the first quarter of the calendar year, with International outdoor historically experiencing a loss from operations in that period. Our Radio broadcasting and Americas outdoor segments historically experience consistent performance for the remainder of the calendar year. Our International outdoor segment typically experiences its strongest performance in the second and fourth quarters of the calendar year. We expect this trend to continue in the future.

 

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MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

A significant amount of our long-term debt bears interest at variable rates. Accordingly, our earnings will be affected by changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2010, we had interest rate swap agreements with a $6.0 billion aggregate notional amount that effectively fixes interest rates on a portion of our floating rate debt. The fair value of these agreements at June 30, 2010 was a liability of $250.3 million. At June 30, 2010, approximately 38% of our aggregate principal amount of long-term debt, taking into consideration debt for which we have entered into pay-fixed-rate-receive-floating-rate swap agreements, bears interest at floating rates.

Assuming the current level of borrowings and interest rate swap contracts and assuming a 30% change in LIBOR, our interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 would have changed by approximately $2.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

In the event of an adverse change in interest rates, management may take actions to further mitigate its exposure. However, due to the uncertainty of the actions that would be taken and their possible effects, the preceding interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes no such actions. Further, the analysis does not consider the effects of the change in the level of overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We have operations in countries throughout the world. The financial results of our foreign operations are measured in their local currencies. As a result, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which we operate. We believe we mitigate a small portion of our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations with a natural hedge through borrowings in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We estimate a 10% increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have decreased our net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2010 by approximately $1.1 million and increased our net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 by approximately $0.8 million, and that a 10% decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies would have adjusted our net loss by a corresponding amount.

This analysis does not consider the implications that such fluctuations could have on the overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment in the U.S. or the foreign countries or on the results of operations of these foreign entities.

Inflation

Inflation is a factor in the economies in which we do business and we continue to seek ways to mitigate its effect. Inflation has affected our performance in terms of higher costs for wages, salaries and equipment. Although the exact impact of inflation is indeterminable, we believe we have offset these higher costs by increasing the effective advertising rates of most of our broadcasting stations and outdoor display faces.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Except for the historical information, this report contains various forward-looking statements which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including, without limitation, our future operating and financial performance and availability of capital and the terms thereof. Statements expressing expectations and projections with respect to future matters are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution that these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to many variables which could impact our future performance. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and performance. There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. We do not intend, nor do we undertake any duty, to update any forward-looking statements.

 

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A wide range of factors could materially affect future developments and performance, including:

 

   

the impact of the substantial indebtedness incurred to finance the consummation of the merger, including the effect of our leverage on our financial position and earnings;

 

   

the need to allocate significant amounts of our cash flow to make payments on our indebtedness, which in turn could reduce our financial flexibility and ability to fund other activities;

 

   

risks associated with a global economic downturn and its impact on capital markets;

 

   

other general economic and political conditions in the United States and in other countries in which we currently do business, including those resulting from recessions, political events and acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts;

 

   

the risk that our restructuring program may not be entirely successful;

 

   

the impact of the geopolitical environment;

 

   

industry conditions, including competition;

 

   

fluctuations in operating costs;

 

   

technological changes and innovations;

 

   

changes in labor conditions;

 

   

legislative or regulatory requirements;

 

   

capital expenditure requirements;

 

   

fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values;

 

   

the outcome of pending and future litigation;

 

   

changes in interest rates;

 

   

taxes;

 

   

shifts in population and other demographics;

 

   

access to capital markets and borrowed indebtedness;

 

   

the risk that we may not be able to integrate the operations of recently acquired companies successfully; and

 

   

certain other factors set forth in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative and is not intended to be exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Required information is presented under “MARKET RISK” within Item 2 of this Part I.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we have carried out an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2010 to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are a co-defendant with Live Nation (which was spun off as an independent company in December 2005) in 22 putative class actions filed beginning in May 2006 by different named plaintiffs in various district courts throughout the country. These actions generally allege that the defendants monopolized or attempted to monopolize the market for “live rock concerts” in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. Plaintiffs claim that they paid higher ticket prices for defendants’ “rock concerts” as a result of defendants’ conduct. They seek damages in an undetermined amount. On April 17, 2006, the Judicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation centralized these class action proceedings in the Central District of California. On March 2, 2007, plaintiffs filed motions for class certification in five “template” cases involving five regional markets: Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver. Defendants opposed that motion and, on October 22, 2007, the district court issued its decision certifying the class for each regional market. On February 20, 2008, defendants filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the Class Certification Order, which is still pending. Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Approval of the Class Notice Plan on September 25, 2009, but the Court denied the Motion as premature and ordered the entire case stayed until the 9th Circuit issues its en banc opinion in Dukes v. Wal-Mart, 509 F.3d 1168 (9th Cir. 2007), a case that may change the standard for granting class certification in the 9th Circuit. On April 26, 2010, the 9th Circuit issued its opinion adopting a new class certification standard which will require district courts to resolve Rule 23 factual disputes that overlap with the merits of the case. In response, the defendants asked the court to set a hearing date for argument on our Motion for Reconsideration of the Class Certification Order. In the Master Separation and Distribution Agreement between us and Live Nation that was entered into in connection with our spin-off of Live Nation in December 2005, Live Nation agreed, among other things, to assume responsibility for legal actions existing at the time of, or initiated after, the spin-off in which we are a defendant if such actions relate in any material respect to the business of Live Nation. Pursuant to the Agreement, Live Nation also agreed to indemnify us with respect to all liabilities assumed by Live Nation, including those pertaining to the claims discussed above.

We are currently involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business and, as required, have accrued an estimate of the probable costs for the resolution of these claims. These estimates have been developed in consultation with counsel and are based upon an analysis of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or the effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings. Additionally, due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, there can be no assurance that the resolution of any particular claim or proceeding would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

For information regarding our risk factors, please refer to Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. There have not been any material changes in the risk factors disclosed in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Additional information relating to risk factors is described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” under “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.”

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Intentionally omitted in accordance with General Instruction H(2)(b) of Form 10-Q.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Intentionally omitted in accordance with General Instruction H(2)(b) of Form 10-Q.

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5. Other Information

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

  Description
10.1   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2010, by and among Clear Channel Communications, Inc., CC Media Holdings, Inc. and Mark P. Mays (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2010).
10.2   Second Amendment, dated as of June 23, 2010, to the Senior Executive Option Agreement dated July 30, 2008 and amended as of October 14, 2008 between Mark P. Mays and CC Media Holdings, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2010).
31.1*   Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*   Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**   Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

 

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
August 9, 2010     /s/ Scott D. Hamilton
   

Scott D. Hamilton

Chief Accounting Officer

 

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